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A central island is defined as a localized elevated area in corneal topography after excimer laser application for myopic correction. We experienced 15 cases of central islands developed 1 week...
PURPOSE: To determine the sustaining effects of orthokeratology.
METHODS: This study enrolled 58 eyes with moderate myopia. LK-DM lenses (Lucid Korea Dream Lens(TM)) were fitted daily for at least...
PURPOSE: We classified the Orbscan anterior elevation maps in normal eyes (under myopic, emmetropic and hyperopic conditions) and in those after myopic refractive surgery. We did this classification to...
PURPOSE: To compare forward shift of posterior corneal surface and higher-order aberration (HOA) changes after LASIK, LASEK, and wavefront-guided LASEK surgery in moderate myopia
METHODS: One hundred eighty...
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of wearing rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses on the topographic changes in keratoconus.
METHODS: Seventy-seven keratoconic eyes that wore multicurve RGP contact lenses and...